South Beach Diet Blog

Monday, December 31, 2007

The traditional "high fat, low carb" Atkin's diet is now following the South Beach Diet advice of discriminating against bad fats such as saturated animal fats. The Atkins diet has long been a concern from many intuitionalists and health experts due to the high proportion of bad saturated fats that traditionally lead to heart disease.

DirectionsMix all ingredients together and beat 3 minutes or until very creamy.Pour into 6 Custard cups. Put cups into a baking pan with hot water. Bake at 425 for 15 min. and the lower temp. to 325 for 35 minutes. Chill before serving.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Brush each filet of fish with olive oil and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle with a pinch of dill. Place on a sheet of aluminum foil and add one fourth cup of green beans and squash. Sprinkle with a bit of lime juice. Repeat this process for each fillet, and fold each into a tight packet. Place on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven and cook for at least 15 minutes, or until fish flakes when separated with a fork.

Phase 3 is the maintenance phase of the diet. By the time you get to phase three, your target weight, this lifestyle of eating will seem enjoyable and natural. This is the part of the diet where it is most important to feel comfortable cooking various recipes, because if you are following the South Beach Diet, this is the way of eating that you have committed to for the long term. Feel free to experiment with your favorite recipes during this phase of the diet, looking for ways to cut out as many carbohydrates as possible. This is also the least restrictive of the three phases, but it still focuses on good carbs and good fats. Good carbs are high in fiber and low in the glycemic index. Your body takes its time to digest these carbs and they are not turned rapidly into sugars. Good fats include olive oil and are polyunsaturated or monounsaturated. The bad fats that you are avoiding are saturated and trans fats.

During the phase 2, dieters are allowed to reinstate some of those banned carbohydrates into their daily menu. Dieters are also encouraged to start eating carbohydrates that have a low glycemic index, including fruit, and whole grain cereals and pastas. During this period dieters have complete control over which carbohydrates they choose to include, the key is moderation. Most dieters continue to lose 1-2 pounds per week during Phase 2. Phase 2 should be continue until you reach your target weight.